Madonna needs to be a tougher parent

Recent photos published on the Internet of Madonna‘s daughter– 15-year-old Lourdes — smoking, have led to speculation about the Queen of Pop’s parenting styles. Madonna told Rock Center’s Harry Smith that she was unhappy with her daughter smoking and has been a tough parent in the past. “I don’t think I’m as tough as I should be. I think I need to be maybe tougher. It’s hard, every day is a negotiation. But cigarette smoking I’m not very fond of, for anyone.” Fans and critics are wondering if her music videos throughout the years have had an impact on her young daughter. In a recent video, she appeared to be smoking, but the pop diva explained, “I don’t smoke. That’s just an accessory, Harry. There’s a difference. [Lourdes] smoked that cigarette before I did that video!” Her daughter may be aware of Madonna’s music video choices, but will her younger audiences know the cigarette was just an accessory? ~Renita Naraine